Arceus Normal
Anything Goes
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Rank #6
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10.26% usage
What beats Arceus in Anything Goes? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, these Pokémon are the most effective checks and counters. The KO Rate (D) column shows how often Arceus is KO'd or forced out by each checker. Higher percentages mean stronger counters.
| # | Checker | Encounters | KO Rate (P) | KO Rate (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mudsdale |
21 | 52.4% | 10.90% |
| 2 |  Eiscue |
22 | 45.5% | 10.62% |
| 3 |  Regirock |
23 | 47.8% | 10.42% |
| 4 |  Decidueye-Hisui |
23 | 43.5% | 10.34% |
| 5 |  Tropius |
23 | 43.5% | 10.34% |
| 6 |  Arceus-Grass |
24 | 45.8% | 10.17% |
| 7 |  Flamigo |
24 | 41.7% | 10.06% |
| 8 |  Farigiraf |
25 | 52.0% | 9.99% |
| 9 |  Regidrago |
25 | 52.0% | 9.99% |
| 10 |  Poliwrath |
23 | 34.8% | 9.93% |
| 11 |  Suicune |
23 | 34.8% | 9.93% |
| 12 |  Fezandipiti |
21 | 28.6% | 9.86% |
| 13 |  Bastiodon |
25 | 40.0% | 9.80% |
| 14 |  Sandaconda |
26 | 46.2% | 9.78% |
| 15 |  Carbink |
26 | 42.3% | 9.69% |
| 16 |  Avalugg-Hisui |
24 | 33.3% | 9.62% |
| 17 |  Arceus-Fire |
27 | 48.1% | 9.62% |
| 18 |  Zapdos-Galar |
25 | 36.0% | 9.60% |
| 19 |  Iron Leaves |
23 | 30.4% | 9.59% |
| 20 |  Spiritomb |
27 | 59.3% | 9.46% |
| 21 |  Registeel |
28 | 53.6% | 9.42% |
| 22 |  Hitmontop |
21 | 23.8% | 9.29% |
| 23 |  Avalugg |
29 | 51.7% | 9.28% |
| 24 |  Lilligant |
26 | 30.8% | 9.05% |
| 25 |  Slither Wing |
31 | 58.1% | 8.86% |
| 26 |  Leafeon |
28 | 32.1% | 8.83% |
| 27 |  Vikavolt |
27 | 29.6% | 8.79% |
| 28 |  Delphox |
26 | 26.9% | 8.70% |
| 29 |  Gogoat |
23 | 21.7% | 8.60% |
| 30 |  Kyurem |
23 | 21.7% | 8.60% |
KO Rate (D): % of Arceus's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Arceus. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.